The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,800
€ 27,000
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.75 %
General
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
